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Saturday, May 2, 2009

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Black Bean Pesto - 1 pt; 8g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber

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Black Bean Pesto - 1 pt; 8g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber;

Recipe By :Cousin Fatima
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Condiment LowCal (Less than 300 calories
LowerCarbs Spicy
Veggie WW

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 can black beans, canned -- rinsed and drained
2 fresh jalapeño chilies -- stemmed and seeded
2 garlic cloves
1 bunch cilantro
1 lime -- juiced, and 1 T. zest
1/4 cup Mexican white cheese -- crumbled
1 shallot -- minced, or small red onion
salt and freshly ground pepper -- to taste
Garnish: -- olive oil (optional)

Put 1 T. lime juice, lime zest, black beans, jalapenos, garlic and cilantro in blender or food processor. Pulse to desired consistency, adding lime juice and/or water as needed. Season to taste. Spread in a shallow rimmed bowl or plate. Drizzle with olive oil (optional) and sprinkle with Mexican white cheese (or fresh goat cheese) crumbled, and minced shallots.

Serves 4 - 6

Description:
"1 pt"
S(Formatted by Chupa Babi):
"April 2009"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 72 Calories; 3g Fat (34.8% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 7mg Cholesterol; 126mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 639 0 0 0